TranzAlpine
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The TranzAlpine is a passenger train operated by the Great Journeys New Zealand division of KiwiRail in the South Island of New Zealand over the Midland Line; often regarded to be one of the world's great train journeys for the scenery through which it passes. The journey is 223 kilometres (139 mi) one-way, taking almost five hours. There are 16 tunnels and four viaducts, with the Staircase Viaduct elevated as much as 75 metres (246 ft).
A TranzAlpine service in Otira
The TranzAlpine, hauled by DC 4513 and DCP 4628, skirting the Waimakariri River.
AK class carriages that are used on the TranzAlpine.
Interior of a 56-foot carriage
Great Journeys New Zealand
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Great Journeys New Zealand is the tourism division of KiwiRail that operate its three Scenic train services. The new division was launched in May 2017 and replaced the former tourism brand KiwiRail Scenic Journeys. It has continuity with the earlier InterCity Rail (1987–1995) and Tranz Scenic (1995–2011).
The Northern Explorer about to depart from Wellington railway station with new AK class carriages.
DCP 4761 in Tranz Scenic livery hauling the TranzAlpine.
New AK class carriages on the Coastal Pacific at Picton.
The Overlander hauled by an EF class electric locomotive near Waiouru on the North Island Main Trunk.